Union Home Minister Amit Shah shared details of a major cultural event in Kolkata through a post on the social media platform X. He wrote that the resolve for a nationwide cultural renaissance under the leadership of Narendra Modi is being carried forward, and as part of this effort, the first phase of the 'Shabd Sangrahalaya' was inaugurated at the National Library of India in Kolkata.
What Is the Shabd Sangrahalaya
According to Amit Shah, this museum is dedicated to the country's linguistic diversity. It has been designed specifically to systematically preserve the heritage of India's languages and dialects and make it accessible to the general public. The museum has been set up within the premises of the National Library of India in Kolkata, which is counted among the country's oldest and largest libraries and has long been known for its vast collection of books and documents.
22 Languages and 9 Digital Galleries
In his post, Amit Shah said the museum has been built around 22 languages of India, the various dialects associated with them, and 9 state-of-the-art digital galleries. These digital galleries will use modern technology to showcase the country's linguistic heritage, making it easier for visitors to understand the history, evolution and diversity of these languages. Amit Shah also shared a glimpse of the project in his post.
Part of the Cultural Renaissance Drive
Amit Shah directly linked this inauguration to the broader cultural renaissance campaign being run under Narendra Modi's leadership. According to him, projects like the Shabd Sangrahalaya are an important step towards preserving the country's linguistic heritage and passing it on to the next generation. Following the first phase, further expansion of the project is expected, though the post did not give any separate timeline for that.
Public Reaction
Reactions to Amit Shah's post on social media were mixed. Some users praised the cultural initiative, calling it a positive step for preserving linguistic heritage, while several others used the comment section to raise unrelated social and political questions and demands of their own.
